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Refs are AWFUL!

I say this and they have probably helped my Lakers this game (hurt them a little last game). But regardless they have been pathetic. It's hard to watch sometimes. Phantom falls being called, missed out of bounds calls, it's just horrible. How do these guys have jobs?

Re: Refs are AWFUL!

Im starting to believe more and more of what former NBA ref TIm Donaghy said in his interview with Bryant Gumbel on HBO's Reel Sports...On how the games are fixed by the league through the reffing...he also mentions how the refs push the higher market teams through the playoffs....

Re: Refs are AWFUL!

The end of game replays are just pathetic. i understand wanting to make the right calls, but this is just too much of a microscope. first two games had 500 fouls called...now this ruining any flow to the game whatsoever. Worst. NBA. Finals. Ever. Period. NHL stanley cup has been way better this year.

Re: Refs are AWFUL!

Originally Posted by bostrem00

Im starting to believe more and more of what former NBA ref TIm Donaghy said in his interview with Bryant Gumbel on HBO's Reel Sports...On how the games are fixed by the league through the reffing...he also mentions how the refs push the higher market teams through the playoffs....

I don't know that they are fixed. That would indicate they are trying to predetermine the winner. I don't think that's the case. I do think refs are extremely prejudiced and if you know the dynamics, you could bet and give yourself a huge advantage. To me Tim Donaughy has proven to be correct.

Re: Refs are AWFUL!

Originally Posted by Clones85'

I say this and they have probably helped my Lakers this game (hurt them a little last game). But regardless they have been pathetic. It's hard to watch sometimes. Phantom falls being called, missed out of bounds calls, it's just horrible. How do these guys have jobs?

I agree 100%. You have 2 great teams and so far through 3 games the refs calling of these games is the dominant headline.

Re: Refs are AWFUL!

Originally Posted by yaman3

I don't know that they are fixed. That would indicate they are trying to predetermine the winner. I don't think that's the case. I do think refs are extremely prejudiced and if you know the dynamics, you could bet and give yourself a huge advantage. To me Tim Donaughy has proven to be correct.

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